Made in USA, the Tau 2+ is the most advanced, highest performance longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 camera model from Teledyne FLIR. It maintains the widely deployed and real-world-tested Tau 2 mechanical, electrical, and optical interfaces allowing plug-and-play with existing designs. Its new 1.5× sensitivity improvement and an entirely redesigned image processing engine deliver dramatically enhanced scene contrast and sharpness. Tau 2+ is the go-to thermal camera module for the most challenging environments, including detection of the smallest, hardest to find targets over long distances. Enhanced LWIR thermal performance and market-leading reliability provide low-risk development in the short run and the long run, making it the ideal thermal camera module for unmanned vehicles, security applications, and thermal sights.
FLIR Tau 2+
Longwave Infrared Thermal Camera Module with Enhanced Performance and Increased Sensitivity
DETECT OBJECTS AT GREATER DISTANCES
NEDT of <25 mK extends detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) range distance
RESOLVE KEY INFORMATION WITH SHARPER IMAGES AND IMPROVED CONTRAST
Best in class image processing algorithm provides clearer thermal details in challenging environments
DESIGNED FOR INTEGRATORS
Shared Tau interface and access to technical support team reduce development risk and shorten time to market
LWIR INTEGRATION MADE EASY
Teledyne FLIR has you covered with high performance and reliable longwave infrared (LWIR) Tau 2 series thermal camera modules. Common interfaces and access to a US-based Technical Services team reduce development risk, development cost, and shorten your time to market. If you are developing with Tau 2, we can help. See what solution is best for your application.
FLIR Tau 2+ Models Avaliable
| Models: | |
| Tau 2+ 640, 100 mm f/1.6 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 100 mm f/1.6 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 13 mm f/1.25 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 13 mm f/1.25 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 19 mm f/1.25 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 19 mm f/1.25 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 25 mm f/1.1 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 25 mm f/1.1 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 35 mm f/1.2 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 35 mm f/1.2 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 50 mm f/1.2 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 50 mm f/1.2 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 60 mm f/1.25 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 60 mm f/1.25 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 7.5 mm f/1.2 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 7.5 mm f/1.2 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, 9 mm f/1.4 FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, 9 mm f/1.4 SPNLX |
| Tau 2+ 640, lensless FPNLX | Tau 2+ 640, lensless SPNLX |
Specifications
| Overview | |
| Exportable Frame Rates | 30/60 Hz (NTSC) 25/50 Hz (PAL) |
| Factory Optimized Video | Yes |
| Lens Mount | M24 x 0.5 inside thread; M29 x 1.0 outside thread |
| Precision Mounting Holes [M2x0.4] on 3 sides [2 per side] | Yes |
| Scene Range [high gain] | -25°C to +135°C |
| Scene Range [low gain] | -40°C to +550°C |
| Sealable Bulkhead Mounting Feature | Yes |
| Size [H x W x L] | 82.00 x 82.00 x 145.08 mm |
| Spectral Band | 7.5 - 13.5 µm |
| Thermal Imager | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
| Conncections & Communications | |
| Discrete I/O Controls Available | Yes (10 camera minimum) |
| Dynamic Range Switching | Yes |
| External Sync Input/Output | Yes |
| Flat-Field Correction (FFC) Duration | <0.5 sec |
| Primary Electrical Connector | 50-pin Hirose |
| RS-232 Compatible Communication | 57,600 & 921,600 baud |
| Settable Splash Screens | Yes (10 camera minimum) |
| User Configurability via SDK & GUI | Yes |
| Electrical & Mechanical | |
| Weight | 422.8 g |
| Enviromental & Approvals | |
| Humidity | 5% - 95% non-condensing |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40° C to +80° C external temp |
| Operational Altitude | +40,000 feet |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| Shock | 200g shock pulse w/ 11 msec sawtooth |
| Temperature Shock | 5°/min |
| Vibration | 4.3g three axis, 8 hr each |
| Imaging & Optical | |
| Analog Video Display Format | 640 × 480 (NTSC); 640 × 512 (PAL) |
| BT656 (8-bit) | Yes |
| Camera Link (Expansion Bus Accessory Module) | Yes |
| CMOS (14-bit or 8-bit) | Yes |
| Color and Monochrome Palettes (LUTs) | Yes |
| Continuous Digital Zoom | 2x - 8x |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Digital Detail Enhancement | Yes |
| FPA - Digital Video Display Format | 640 x 512 |
| Hyperfocal Depth of Field | 1.1 m |
| Hyperfocal Distance | 2.1 m (f/1.4) 1.7 m (f/1.4) |
| Image Optimization | Yes |
| Invert/Revert (analog and 8-bit digital) | Yes |
| Lensed & Lensless Configurations Available | Yes |
| LVDS (14-bit or 8-bit) | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.2 cm |
| NTSC/PAL (field switchable) | Yes |
| Pixel Pitch | 17 µm |
| Polarity Control [black hot & white hot] | Yes |
| Sensitivity [NEdT] | Performance: <25 mK |
| Symbology | Yes, single-pixel resolution (256 gray and 256 color) |
| Time to Image | <5.0 sec |
| Power | |
| Input Supply Voltage | 4.0 - 6.0 VDC |
| Power Dissipation [steady state] | <1.2 W |
| Power Reduction Switch [disables analog video] | Yes |
| Radiometery | |
| Advanced Radiometry | Not available |
| Isotherm | Not available |
| Spot Meter | Not available |
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